How much does college cost?

Each year, the Financial Aid Office calculates the costs of attending college at De
Anza and develops a standard set of figures that can be used so that financial need
is determined fairly for all students.

This means that students with similar circumstances will receive the same allowances
for rent, food, personal expenses, books, supplies, transportation and fees.

Here is the Cost of Attendance for students attending in fall, winter and spring 2018.

About Financial Need

Most types of financial aid are awarded on the basis of financial need

The information you report on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is used to calculate your Expected Family
Contribution (EFC). The EFC is then used to determine your eligibility, under this
formula:(Cost of Attendance) – (EFC)= Financial Need

A low EFC means you have greater need, and you may be eligible for more aid. However,
funds are limited, so your award might fall short. To maximize your award, make sure
you apply early.

Under some special circumstances – such as unusual debts or expenses, divorce or death
– your estimated need may be adjusted by the Financial Aid Office. You will have to
provide documentation of your family’s financial situation. For more information,
see our "Accepting Your Award" page.​

About Eligibility

To be eligible for financial aid, you generally must show the following

Financial need

U.S. citizenship, federal status as an "eligible noncitizen" or – for state aid –
qualification under theCalifornia Dream Act

No current defaults on student loans and no outstanding amounts owed to any financial
aid office

Enrollment or acceptance in an eligible program for the purpose of obtaining a degree
or certificate (or transfer)

High school diploma, GED certificate, state certificate of proficiency, home school
diploma or previous qualification through testing or completion of degree-applicable
units